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Description: "The Bat Whispers" is a 1930 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Roland West. The story follows a master criminal known as "The Bat" who terrorizes the occupants of an isolated country mansion. The film is based on the 1920 mystery play "The Bat," written by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. Notably, it was one of the early talkies and among the first widescreen films, utilizing innovative cinematography techniques.

Cast:
Detective Anderson: Chester Morris
Dale Van Gorder: Una Merkel
Brook: William Bakewell
Miss Cornelia van Gorder: Grayce Hampton
Lizzie Allen: Maude Eburne
Dr. Venrees: Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Caretaker: Spencer Charters
Detective Jones: Charles Dow Clark
Richard Fleming: Hugh Huntley
Police Captain: DeWitt Jennings
Mr. Bell: Richard Tucker
The Butler: Wilson Benge
Police Lieutenant: Chance Ward
Police Sergeant: Sidney D'Albrook
Man in Black Mask: S.E. Jennings
The Unknown: Ben Bard